Southend Airport is re-launching a service which allows passengers to connect to 11 North American destinations through Dublin Airport.

From 29 October 2017, passengers will be able to connect to Aer Lingus transatlantic services and complete US pre-clearance in Dublin Airport, ahead of their onward journey to the US and Canada.

Aer Lingus flies to a total of 12 North American destinations, including New York, Boston, Washington, Miami, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Orlando, Newark, Toronto and Hartford, Connecticut.

Completing pre-clearance at Dublin Airport - operated and staffed by US Customs and Border staff - means that on arrival in the US, passengers are treated similarly to domestic passengers and so avoid the lengthy delays so often associated with US security.One-way fares from London Southend to North America start from £199 including taxes and charges. Book now at www.aerlingus.com.